President, PM announce compensation for Quetta earthquake affectees

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President, PM announce compensation for Quetta earthquake affectees

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani expressing grief and shock over the number of casualties in the earthquake hitting Balochistan have announced separate compensations for the victims.
The president in his message has expressed his deep sorrow and grief over the heavy loss of lives and properties due to the earthquake in Quetta and directed the federal and provincial governments to mobilize their resources to reach out to the affected people without delay.
The President also directed immediate medical aid and rescue measures for the affected people. An amount of 2 lac for each casualty and Rs.50,000/= for every injured person have also been announced.
Similarly in a message the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences the families who lost their dear ones. He announced a monetary compensation of Rs. 3 lakh for the survivors of each deceased person and Rs. 1 lakh for each one seriously injured.
He directed Cabinet Division and National Disaster Management Authority to carry out relief work expeditiously, monitor relief activities in all affected areas and keep him posted on the estimates of damage to life and property as well as the relief work underway.
The Prime Minister, who is currently on a visit to Turkey, spoke to Governor Balochistan over telephone and asked the provincial government to ensure provision of proper free medical care to the injured as well as relief goods like tents, blankets and food items. He also assured him that federal government will provide all necessary relief supplies to affected people.
The Prime Minister also asked the PPP rank and file in Balochistan and adjoining areas as well as general public and philanthropists to take active part in relief activities and help the local authorities in providing help to the injured and displaced people.